On the recordFebruary 13, 2017
I served as Ranking Member of the full committee when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast, and as Chairman as the long, protracted recovery process began.
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congress.govI served as Ranking Member of the full committee when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast, and as Chairman as the long, protracted recovery process began.
Thompson reflects on his experience during past hurricanes and FEMA's evolution.
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